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🧸 Product DE April 16, 2021

Schlange Ring verstellbar Silber Kobra Tier Reptil Finger Hand Fingerring

Silver adjustable finger ring in form of a snake, cobra, animal, reptile. The product is sold online, in particular via eBay.

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Schlange Ring verstellbar Silber Kobra Tier Reptil Finger Hand Fingerring
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery
Hazard
The product’s cadmium content is too high (80% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, damages the kidneys and bones, and may be carcinogenic.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Destruction of the product
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Stop of sales
Barcode (GTIN): 323994269252
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1996 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
139 days in total
May 17, 2026 October 3, 2026
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What is this? This is a silver-colored snake-shaped ring made in China. It contains too much cadmium, a harmful metal.

What's happening? The ring has 80% cadmium by weight. Cadmium can hurt your kidneys, bones, and may cause cancer.

Does this affect me? Anyone who wears this ring is at risk. Children are especially in danger.

What should I do? Stop wearing the ring now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product’s cadmium content is too high (80% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, damages the kidneys and bones, and may be carcinogenic. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 16, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002997

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Schlange Ring verstellbar Silber Kobra Tier Reptil Finger Hand Fingerring. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product’s cadmium content is too high (80% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, damages the kidneys and bones, and may be carcinogenic. · Origin: P...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 16, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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